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Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: December 2024

US new-home construction fell in November as a drop in multifamily projects mitigated a rebound in starts of single-family houses. Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. We also know how to give you fresh insights into that data. Which is […] The post Lumber Prices and US Housing Starts Update: December 2024 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Quiet Post-Holiday Week Brings Flat Lumber Prices

As expected, the week following the big US Thanksgiving break brought a drop in sales of lumber across North America. The usual seasonal slow-down arrived, as both suppliers and customers looked forward to the annual Holiday closures. While 2024 was not exactly a year of robust lumber sales, at least the price trendlines returned to […] The post Quiet Post-Holiday Week Brings Flat Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Own YOUR Madison’s Sawmill Listings Lumber Directory Now

The annual data update of Madison’s Sawmill Lumber Directory Listings is complete and live online. Sample screenshot of an individual listing from the Madison’s Sawmill Lumber Directory Listings dashboard: Be among the first to sign up and gain access to this worthwhile knowledge base! The same expertly researched and thoroughly cross-referenced business information Madison’s has […] The post Own YOUR Madison’s Sawmill Listings Lumber Directory Now first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Coast Lumber Market: Early-Dec 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Deep dive into Douglas fir and Hemlock lumber prices. The post Coast Lumber Market: Early-Dec 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Prices Level Off as Lumber Sales Soften

The big US Thanksgiving holiday this year came upon the North American lumber market as expected; with a slow down to sales as wood buyers took time off work at the end of the week. Sawmills were prepared for this usual annual occurrence, so covered most of the demand during the start of the week. […] The post Prices Level Off as Lumber Sales Soften first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Market Update: Early-Dec 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 6, 2024 is: US$507 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$504.This is up +2%, or +$12, from one month ago when it was US$495. The post Lumber Market Update: Early-Dec 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 6, 2024: US$507 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending december 6, 2024 is: US$507 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending December 6, 2024 is: US$507 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when it was US$504.This is up +2%, or +$12, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Dec 6, 2024: US$507 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Looming US Thanksgiving Holiday Brings Usual Seasonal Slowdown

Even as persistent low lumber supply and depleted inventories continued, the upcoming US Thanksgiving holiday brought the usual seasonal slowdown in purchasing. As sellers and buyers both prepared to head out for the extended long weekend, sales of construction framing dimension softwood lumber remained for immediate needs only. Some prices perked up slightly, as was […] The post Looming US Thanksgiving Holiday Brings Usual Seasonal Slowdown first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 29, 2024: US$504 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending november 29, 2024 is: US$504 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending November 29, 2024 is: US$504 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$505.This is up +5%, or +$23, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 29, 2024: US$504 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Supply-Demand Balance Potentially Achieved

After a somewhat rush of demand in recent weeks, sales of most North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber items slowed slightly into mid-November. Due to ongoing restricted supply, prices continued their upward trend of the past month or so. Producers looked toward the usual seasonal Holiday downtime as they made their manufacturing plans to […] The post Lumber Supply-Demand Balance Potentially Achieved first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.